FMCSA Website Logs More Than 1,700 Comments on Potential HOS Changes
In written comments reacting to potential changes to federal driver hours-of-service rules, truckers clearly favor a potential plan by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to give them more flexibility with their driving and workday hours.
September 13, 2018Fed Survey Finds Concerns About Rising Trade Tensions
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve reported Sept. 12 that its latest survey of business conditions nationwide found rising concerns over the impact Trump administration trade policies could have on the economy.
September 13, 20182018 Roadcheck Out-of-Service Rate Declines From Last Year
More than one of every five trucks that received comprehensive Level I inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck this summer were taken out of service, CVSA reported on Sept. 12. CVSA said that the out-of-service rate for the 45,400 Level I inspections was 21.6%, a decrease from last year’s 23% rate.
September 12, 2018Oklahoma Transportation Commission Plans for Highway, Bridge Projects
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved plans Sept. 10 outlining updates for the state’s network of highways and county roads.This iteration directs $6.5 billion to support 1,386 bridge and highway projects over the next eight years.
September 12, 2018Ports Set Volume Records as Shippers Rush to Have Goods Processed Before Tariffs Bite
Some of the nation’s largest ports keep setting new records for cargo volumes, as trade tensions between the United States and some of its trading partners propel a rise in container traffic.
September 12, 2018With Funding Deadline Fast Approaching, Fiscal 2019 Transportation Bills Not Yet Considered
The fate of a provision tucked in the transportation bills in the House and Senate that would suspend enforcement of the electronic logging device rule for livestock haulers remains uncertain as lawmakers approach a Sept. 30 government funding deadline.
September 12, 2018Container Volumes Up at Port of New York and New Jersey
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Business is booming for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
September 12, 2018Arizona DOT Prepares for Future Interstate 11
The Arizona Department of Transportation is widening U.S. Route 93, identified as an important artery along the future Interstate 11 corridor that will run through the state and into neighboring Nevada.
September 12, 2018France Mulls Autonomous Trains
As billions go into building driverless everything — from cars to buses and airplanes — France is taking a cheaper shortcut to autonomous transport.
September 12, 2018Simulators Provide Virtual Scenarios for Real-World Autonomous Driving
Self-driving cars virtually have made every mistake imaginable inside the office of Applied Intuition. But that's a good thing, according to the autonomous technology company.
September 12, 2018